When I imagine myself as a rich old lady, I live in caftans, I drinkĀ spritzes every day at lunch, and my kitchen counters are made of Calacatta marble. And Rich Old Lady Emily doesnāt even care if the marble counters getĀ citrus spots orĀ Aperol stains, because imperfections only add to the character of my well-styled, eclectic kitchen. In fact, speeding up the patina process just makes it look like Iāve been wealthy enough to afford marble countertops my entire adult lifeāso in my old age, Iām more carefree with marble than I actually am today with my cheap IKEA butcher block veneer.
Until then, I live out my marble-clad-kitchen fantasy with affordable real marble accessories that feel timeless and a little luxurious. Currently, I have a marble utensil carafe that can double as a wine chiller, a marble spoon rest onĀ the stove, and a marble pastry board I keep at my primary workstation. And after making this list of affordable marble kitchen accents, I might be adding a few more marble items to my kitchen. First up isĀ a green marble tray forĀ corralling oils and spices.Ā
Here are 39 marble pieces to add to your kitchen right now. You can mix and match tones for an eclectic look, or keep it all one color for something more streamlined.Ā
If you want a stylish yet sturdy crock for yourĀ cooking utensils, marble is the way to go. And because marble holds heat (and cold) well, a roomy-enough one can double as a wine chillerājust give it plenty of time to chill in the freezer first.Ā
Add a natural element to your otherwise steely (orĀ glassy) stovetop with a marble spoon rest. If youāre worried about staining, consider a rest in a darker color or with more dark marbling than the more ubiquitous white marble.Ā
We love a lazy Susan for all kinds of kitchen and pantry organization, including on the counter or kitchen table. If youāve been depriving yourself of the convenience of a lazy Susan because theyāre usually made of cheap plastic or country chic blonde wood, consider one made of marble for a polished look.Ā
Marble is the perfect material for salt and pepper shakers because white marble makes it easy to identify salt while black or gray marble is perfect for pepper. You could also keep a marble salt cellar or pepper mill by the stove.Ā
Yes, marble serving boards alwaysĀ look good, but theyāre also super practical for presenting temperature-sensitive snacks and appetizers that often sit out for a while at a party or gathering. Chill a real marble board in the fridge or freezer before serving cheese on a hot day. Or if something needs to stay warm, you can preheat pure, real marble in a 200ĀŗF oven to help keep your small bites toasty.
While you can use a marble board to organize spices and oils in the kitchen, a marble tray with a slight lip is a little more practical for keeping everything corralled. Because these trays come in just about every shape and size, you can use one even if youāre short on counter space.Ā
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If youāve ever quickly grabbed for a paper towel only to have the entire metal rollāand standā come tumbling down with it, switch to a heavy-bottomed marble paper towel holder. Itās super stylish and will stay put on the counter even in the midst of kitchen chaos.Ā
If you keep your cooking or baking tools out in the open, consider a gorgeous marble rolling pin. Bonus: It can be chilled for temperature-sensitive pastry projects too.Ā
For the tiniest touch of marble, consider keeping a little marble dish on hand. You can keep it by the sink for rings, small scrubbers, and tiny bars of soap. Or use it to serve nuts or garnishes at your next dinner party.Ā
